Rio Dulce, Guatemala
Rio Dulce SailboatsMany sailors bring their boats up the river from the Carribean to wait out hurricane season.  We met a few of the sailors, but a large percentage of them leave their boats and go back to the States or Canada until the end of hurricane season.
Below Left:  Armed forced were even a part of small city life.

Below Right:  A typical restaurant / bar consists of no walls, a thatched roof, plastic chairs and mucho Gallo beer.
Security GuardTypical Bar / Restaurant
Finca Paraiso, Guatemala
Finca Paraiso SwimmersWe took a day trip from Rio Dulce to nearby Finca Paraiso.  This is a popular weekend spot for swimming in Lake Izabel or enjoying the hot water waterfalls.

We were a bit concerned about the ability of the bus to make the hour long journey.  It could not be shut off or else it was likely not to start and just before departure, the oil was topped off.  We made it, but opted to hitch a ride in the back of a pickup truck on the way back!
Adding oil to the busFinca Paraiso Hot Waterfalls
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